6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
431 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational | Oral Englis
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で話しましょう。英語もOKです。 あなたの日本や日本語の話を聞かせてください。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Ukraine
🎌 JLPT N3 | Conversational Eng
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Only 15 minutes! Build your confidence and make speaking Japanese a daily habit!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Peru
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
好きなトピックやテーマに関して話します。日頃の疑問などぶつけてみてください
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Senior Physics Teacher | Bus
Teaches A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分で勉強しているテキストや宿題でわからないことはありませんか？ あなたの勉強をてつだいます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👶
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【日本語中級～上級向けの日本語オンリーです♪】 日本語でたくさん話す時間がほしい方にぴったりです☕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 CTCSOL | Conversational Chin
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn the polite Japanese actually used at weddings and top golf courses
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もっと日本語ネイティブに近いイントネーション、アクセントで話せるようになりたい！ 色々な方法で自然な日本語のイントネーションやアクセントを練習しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Canada
🎓 10 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語、もっと自然にしませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Cambridge | Conversation 👶
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
正しい言葉遣いより、相手に伝わる言葉。まずは楽しくお話ししませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎤 Interpreter | Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Do you ever wonder how to respond to customers in Japanese, or want to practice taking orders? Let's work together and practice according to your questions and…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
25分、日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversational Chine
Teaches A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For first-time students only, Let’s discuss your Japanese level, study methods, and goals to find the best lesson for you!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated November 12, 2026
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